CBC bans Facebook comments to protect staff from toxicity

 

“There is ample evidence the mental health of many Canadians is fragile and in need of attention after 16 months of pandemic lockdowns, school closures and economic uncertainty

“Journalists are no different. Some recent articles on the well-being of reporters tasked with covering a crisis they’re also living through have many of us looking in the mirror to take stock of our health.

“Compounding the stress and anxiety of journalists is the vitriol and harassment many of them face on social media platforms and, increasingly, in the field

“As (the Globe and Mail’s) André Picard wrote in a recent column, ‘For journalists, platforms like Twitter can be a great way to find sources and promote their work, but also a cesspool of hatred.’”

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